On Dec. 5, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued an enforcement notice (Notice) regarding Senate Bill (SB) 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act. In the Notice, CARB
Continue Reading California Air Resources Board Issues Enforcement Update for Climate Disclosure Laws’ ImplementationAlice Kessler
Alice Kessler is the Co-Leader of the California Government Law & Policy Group in the firm’s Sacramento office. She is an accomplished legislative strategist and leader with a track record of rapid advancement grounded in proven strategic and communication talents, collaborative skills, and trusted integrity. Alice has deep relationships with California policymakers, thought leaders, and community-based organizations. She leverages her well-honed skills to build consensus, gain buy-in, and motivate team members and partners.
Alice helped to launch the startup state advocacy practice at one of the largest public affairs consultancies on the West Coast, where she worked to advance the interests of technology firms, automakers, trade associations, and local government entities. As managing partner for one of the fastest growing lobbying firms in Sacramento, she oversaw all business operations and represented clients in the areas of energy, technology, health care, and education.
California Energy Commission Gains Authority to Regulate Refinery Transportation-Fuel Inventories
On Oct. 14, 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill X2-1 (ABX2-1) into law. The new law expands California Energy Commission (CEC) authority to adopt regulations requiring California refineries…
Continue Reading California Energy Commission Gains Authority to Regulate Refinery Transportation-Fuel InventoriesCalifornia Modifies Timetable for Implementation of Climate Disclosure Laws
On Sept. 27, 2024, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 219, delaying implementation of California’s emissions and climate-related financial risk corporate disclosure laws. As we reported…
Continue Reading California Modifies Timetable for Implementation of Climate Disclosure LawsCalifornia Legislature Considers Bill That Would Delay Implementation of Historic Climate Disclosure Laws
On Aug. 13, 2024, California State Sen. Scott Weiner introduced proposals to Senate Bill (SB) 219 that would delay implementation of California’s historic emissions and climate-related financial risk corporate disclosure…
Continue Reading California Legislature Considers Bill That Would Delay Implementation of Historic Climate Disclosure LawsCalifornia Enacts First-of-Their-Kind Laws Requiring Corporate Climate Disclosures
On Oct. 7, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 253 and SB 261, both of which dramatically expand corporate climate disclosures for both private and…
Continue Reading California Enacts First-of-Their-Kind Laws Requiring Corporate Climate Disclosures